2025 Application Guide for Carthage College Freshman Business Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED. RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 3rd of December, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
Carthage awards two full-tuition Business Scholarships each year to incoming domestic students. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate ability in business, and are renewable for four years.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
i. must intend to major in accounting, economics, financehealthcare administrationinternational political economy, management, or marketing. (A double major in another subject area is acceptable and can be completed in four years.)
ii. Demonstrate exceptional business ability

Value of Scholarship:  
The Carthage Business Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition annually.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
Submit an application for admission to Carthage and supporting materials (high school transcripts).
Submit a one-page essay: 
  • Explain why you are interested in a career in business or economics (this is part of the online scholarship application).
The business faculty and the Office of Admissions will review your application and high school grades. Qualified applicants will be notified in early January. Successful candidates and their families will be invited to the Business Scholarship Competition.
The School of Business and Economics Scholarship Program second-round takes place as a hybrid event (on-campus and remote options) on February 14, 2025. 
  • If selected to compete, candidates will be invited to the virtual/online competition where they will take a comprehensive examination, have candid discussions with Carthage business students, and hear alumni share experiences and insights regarding their time as a Carthage business student.

Scholarship Website: 
Find more information on this scholarship opportunity at the Carthage College Business Scholarship Page.